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L390 DUE

1994 BMW 850

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,545 mi
Last recorded33,545 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 85092,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 DUE
MakeBMW
Model850
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 33,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 32,789 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 32,708 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 32,499 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 32,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 31,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 31,184 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 31,129 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 31,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 850?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 753 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
753
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 253
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Headlamp aim too low 214
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 198
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L390 DUE is a 1994 BMW 850 in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 BMW 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 92,402 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 850 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 253 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L390 DUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L390 DUE registered?

L390 DUE is a 1994 BMW 850, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L390 DUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L390 DUE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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